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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Tiredtim on February 03, 2013, 10:18:09 pm

Title: Good finish
Post by: Tiredtim on February 03, 2013, 10:18:09 pm

Hey, I just got my first bow to shoot!  Very excited.   The first 4 broke.  This one is a board bow (red oak backed with hickory). Can anyone suggest a good finish to put on it?  Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: twilightandmist on February 03, 2013, 10:35:45 pm

my personal favorite is beeswax mixed with a little bit of pine pitch. its almost completely waterproof, isnt a sticky mess, can't spill, and is completely natural :)

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: Newindian on February 03, 2013, 10:37:29 pm

Polyurethane,tru oil, tung oil, grease, wax


http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=23214.0

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: tattoo dave on February 03, 2013, 10:37:44 pm

Good job gettin a shooter. Pretty good feeling! I think most guys use tru oil. I use whatever I can get my hands on first.

Where's the pics???

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: Tiredtim on February 03, 2013, 10:43:42 pm

Thanks guys!  Tattoo, I'll work on those pics.

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: ksnow on February 03, 2013, 10:48:52 pm

Another recommendation for Tru-oil.  It is easy to apply, and you can finish it glossy or satin.  It is also very easy to repair.

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: osage outlaw on February 03, 2013, 11:30:45 pm

I prefer several thin coats of tru-oil

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: Weylin on February 03, 2013, 11:35:24 pm

Quote from: osage outlaw on February 03, 2013, 11:30:45 pm

I prefer several thin coats of tru-oil

agreed.

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: Bryce on February 03, 2013, 11:43:43 pm

Quote from: Weylin on February 03, 2013, 11:35:24 pm

Quote from: osage outlaw on February 03, 2013, 11:30:45 pm

I prefer several thin coats of tru-oil

agreed.

+2

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: Gus on February 04, 2013, 12:02:31 am

It really is nice to get a shooter.  :)

Tru Oil fer me as well...
Just be sure to mind your ambient temperature when applying it.
I have found that it doesn't like Cold temps...

-gus

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: Pat B on February 04, 2013, 01:05:51 am

I've been using Tru-Oil for many years and will continue for many more.  ;)  Tru-Oil has a deep, very shiny finish. If you want to remove the shine for hunting, a quick spray of satin poly will do the trick and last for years.

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: Gordon on February 04, 2013, 01:20:42 am

Hard to beat Tru-Oil because it looks nice and is very easy to fix. For a while I was finishing bows with an epoxy finish. That stuff is very tough and extremely waterproof. But then guys would bring back my bows to  fix dings and scratches and I'd have to strip the whole finish off to make it look right. What a pain! With Tru-Oil I can just refinish the problem spot and it will look as good as new.

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: dwardo on February 04, 2013, 04:14:35 am

Another recent tru-oil convert here.
Gunsmiths are a good place to find tru-oil if your stuck. No more cleaning brushed and tins just apply with your finger and very easy to repair.

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: Pappy on February 04, 2013, 08:24:08 am

Tru oil on most of mine. Easy to apply/tough and easy to repair Like Gordon said
if needed. :)
Pappy

Title: Re: Good finish
Post by: Slackbunny on February 04, 2013, 09:27:47 am

I currently use Tung Oil, but I'm almost out right now. I like the finish it puts on, but I am gonna try out something new once I use the rest of it up. I think Probably either polyurethane or tru-oil. Just about any finish product will do fine, its just a matter of preference, and the only way to develop a preference is to try a few and see what you like.